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Whop Spend Card Prohibitions List

Last Updated: March 31, 2026

Whop is committed to upholding the highest standards of compliance, safety, and integrity across our financial ecosystem. This Whop Spend Card Prohibitions List outlines the categories of business activities, spending behaviors, and geographic locations that are either limited or prohibited when using Whop’s Spend Card services. The Whop Prohibitions List applies to all partners, platforms, and end users (e.g., cardholders) who interact with Whop’s products and systems.

I.     Cardholder Prohibitions

A.  Whop spend cards cannot be issued to cardholders residing or registered in the following countries:

  1. Belarus
  2. China (Mainland)
  3. Cuba
  4. India
  5. Iran
  6. Iraq
  7. Israel
  8. Myanmar
  9. Nepal
  10. Nicaragua
  11. North Korea
  12. Russia
  13. Syria
  14. Turkey
  15. UkWhope
  16. Venezuela
  17. Vietnam

Whop does not support onboarding or card use in jurisdictions that present heightened legal, regulatory, or sanctions risks. Cardholders in countries listed on international watchlists (e.g., FATF Grey List) require case-by-case review and explicit approval from Whop’s Compliance leadership.

B. Whop spend cards cannot be issued to entities engaged in the following types of businesses under any circumstances:

1.  Businesses involved in illegal or highly regulated activities, including but not limited to:

  1. Distribution of illegal substances or controlled drugs without proper licensing
  2. Human trafficking, prostitution, or escort services
  3. Sale of counterfeit or unauthorized goods
  4. Pyramid schemes, Ponzi schemes, or other deceptive practices
  5. Production or distribution of illegal digital content (e.g., child exploitation)

2.  Political campaign fundraising or donation platforms

II.     Spending Prohibitions

A.  Whop spend cards cannot be used for spending in the following countries: 

  1. Cuba
  2. Iran
  3. North Korea
  4. Russia
  5. Syria
  6. UkWhope
  7. Venezuela

Card usage is prohibited in each of the countries listed above, regardless of whether the cardholder is an entity or an individual.

B.  Whop spend cards cannot be used for any of the following types of purchases: 

  1. Purchase or trade of digital currencies
  2. Drug-related purchases, including marijuana, cannabis, CBD, and black-market items
  3. Payments on dark web marketplaces or for hacking/cybercrime services
  4. Internet pharmacies that are unlicensed or operate outside regulated jurisdictions
  5. Firearms, ammunition, or explosives (Corporate)
  6. Hazardous materials and chemicals without proper regulatory clearance
  7. Escort services or similar platforms
  8. Unlicensed or illegal auction sites
  9. Unregulated lending or payday loan services
  10. Data brokerage services, especially involving unauthorized personal data
  11. Purchase or trade of endangered species or wildlife products